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Autumn Malt

#CEA48E

RGB 206, 164, 142 · HSL 21°, 40%, 68% · CMYK 0, 20, 31, 19

Autumn Malt is #CEA48E in HEX — rgb(206, 164, 142), hsl(21°, 40%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 31%, 19%).

Autumn Malt pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 40%, 68%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CEA48E

RGB206, 164, 142

HSL21°, 40%, 68%

HSV21°, 31%, 81%

CMYK0, 20, 31, 19

Decimal13542542

CSS RGBrgb(206, 164, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 40%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

San 1207

ΔE 1.8 · #D0A78E

Vista Paint

Beauty and the Beach K-1068

ΔE 1.9 · #D1A992

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 2 · #D2A994

Hallman-Lindsay

Rundlet Peach historic-rundlet-peach

ΔE 2.2 · #D3AA94

Dulux

Primal S09F3

ΔE 2.5 · #CAA591

Behr

Peachy Confection MQ1-30

ΔE 2.5 · #D3A58C

Valspar

Vienna Beige 2004-8A

ΔE 3.2 · #CCA488

Dunn-Edwards

Hayride DE6102

ΔE 3.5 · #D4AC99

PPG

Sombrero Tan 16-01

ΔE 3.9 · #D1AC99

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Tan SW0069

ΔE 4 · #CD9C85

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 5.2 · #D6A496

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.4 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 9.7 · #B49D8D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.1 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 12.8 · #BDB091

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.1 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CEA48E

#8DB7CE

Analogous

#CE8D97

#CEA48E

#CEC48D

Triadic

#CEA48E

#8DCEA4

#A48DCE

Split-Complementary

#CEA48E

#8DCEC4

#8D97CE

Tetradic

#CEA48E

#97CE8D

#8DB7CE

#C48DCE

Monochromatic

#88553A

#B77957

#CEA48E

#E5CEC2

#F7F1ED

Rectangle

#CEA48E

#B7CE8D

#8DB7CE

#A48DCE

Compound

#CEA48E

#CEC48D

#8DB7CE

#8D97CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8B6A4

#DFC9BD

#EAE0DA

Darker

#BC7C5A

#895335

#51301E

Saturation

#B7AAA4

#CEA48D

#E79C74

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEA48E

#BAB28E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEA48E

#ACAC91

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEA48E

#CEA2A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Autumn Malt reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#DAA886

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#CEA48E

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C7ADAA

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6F9EB8

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #CEA48E;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEA48E;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn-malt: #CEA48E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn-malt': '#CEA48E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEA48E] text-[#CEA48E]

SCSS

$autumn-malt: #CEA48E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEA48E?

#CEA48E is Autumn Malt, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CEA48E warm or cool?

Autumn Malt reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Autumn Malt?

Autumn Malt works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Autumn Malt?

Autumn Malt pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Autumn Malt?

You can download Autumn Malt on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Autumn Malt?

The hex code is #CEA48E. In RGB it's 206, 164, 142, and in HSL it's 21°, 40%, 68%.

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